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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.43, 795.72 and 165.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.43, 795.72 and 165.25 is: 247.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.43 : 795.72 = 165.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.43/795.72 = 165.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.43x = 795.72 × 165.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.43x = 131,491.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,491.90/530.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 247.90

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